The US Constitution limits the power of the executive branch through O O O
Congress and the Supreme Court.
the Articles of Confederation.
the Three-Fifths Compromise.
O the armed forces.

Congress and the Supreme Court

Explanation:

The Constitution sets up something called checks and balances, which limits the executive branch by giving powers to the other two branches, Congress and the Supreme Court. The system also limits the power of Congress and  the Supreme Court through the same way.

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